We have been so focused on where Aaron Cook was going to fit into the Red Sox rotation that we really haven't even thought about him heading into the bullpen, but then again this is a guy who has been a starter his entire career, so why would we.
Well, we are getting rumors today that could be the most likely outcome, at least for the short term, for Cook. There are a lot of rumors that the Red Sox could just carry an extra pitcher, and send Lars Anderson back to the minors. Since I think Lars Anderson fucking blows I am fine with that.
The reason for all of this is because they have committed to Bard as a starter, and on top of that he seems to be getting better with every passing start. Doubront has also given the Red Sox no option, but to stay in the rotation, especially since I could make the argument he has been the most consistent Red Sox starter. The guy that deserves to lose his spot, based on his play, is Buchholz, but unless he gets really lit up 2-3 more times I don't see him going anywhere.
The Red Sox don't want to just hand Cook to another team, so it seems like the most likely scenario is that he will join the Red Sox bullpen. The question now is will he be able to handle that?
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